Praskvica Monastery

Praskvica Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery in Čelobrdo that contains two main churches, with the larger dedicated to Saint Nicholas and a smaller one to Holy Trinity. The complex features a museum section displaying religious objects such as ancient manuscripts, liturgical vessels, and traditional Orthodox icons.

The monastery was founded in 1307 when King Stephen Uroš II Milutin issued a charter during his visit to the Kotor region. This early establishment made it an important religious center for the coastal area.

The monastery served as a learning center where monks taught reading and writing to children from the surrounding Pastrovici region.

The monastery is accessible via a steep mountain path that requires physical effort and sturdy footwear. Visitors should allow plenty of time for the walk and prepare for changeable weather, especially during damper winter months.

A Russian monk spent ten years building a three-kilometer stone path called Jegor's Road that connects the monastery to the sanctuary of Sveti Stefan. This remarkable feat shows the intense physical dedication of the monastery's early residents.

Inception: 15 century

GPS coordinates: 42.26889,18.91028

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46